Benton Weekly Update

Last week was a lot of fun with Red Ribbon Spirit Days. Thank you, PTSA and parents for decorating the school and passing out goodies at lunch all week! The students were treated to a Dance Performance on Wednesday, and we finished off the week with our Costume Contest. Though the front office team didn't even get an Honorable Mention, we feel we were the clear winners with our Queens theme!

The Football & Volleyball teams have their final scrimmage game against Los Alisos at Benton this week. The games will start once the other team arrives, approximately 3:15pm. The Benton teams have been crushing the competition, and will likely be in the final tournament on 11/12. Good luck Wolverines!

Another Wolverine team in competition this week is our Mock Trial team. The students have been working hard over the past few weeks with Coach Mora, and our Prosecution will compete on Wednesday this week with the Defense competing on 11/15.

Please note that there is NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY 11/7 this week. Additionally, students will be off on Monday 11/10 and Tuesday 11/11 for Veterans' Day.

Make it a great week!

As part of our ongoing efforts to gather input for the Norwalk-La Mirada USD Facilities Master Plan, we are asking parents and community members to complete this School Community Survey.

September 15th --- October 15th was Hispanic Heritage Month! To celebrate, Cartooning created Loteria cards and played Loteria! To see more of these art pieces, the Benton Art Gallery will be open at lunch on November 5th, and after school (4:30-5:30 pm) on November 14th and 21st.

Ms. Chang's Korean language classes visited the Korean Festival in Los Angeles. Students were treated to a box lunch with Korean foods and got to explore the many booths and activities.

Please note the times and locations of the different activities. The hours vary from one activity to another. All students must sign in each day for attendance using the QR code.

Students will attend periods 1A – 4A on Wednesday. This Wednesday, like all Wednesdays, students are out at 1:45pm.

Leading up to the NLM Middle Schools Sports Tournament on 11/12 at JGHS, there will be a series of games held at different middle schools in the district. Bus transportation will be provided to all players, cheer, photographers, scorekeepers. Games start when all players arrive, approximately 3:00-3:15pm. For away games, buses will depart Benton at approximately 2:45pm, and will return to campus approximately 5:30-6pm.

11/5 Benton vs. Los Alisos at Benton

11/12 Championship at John Glenn High School

That's right, it's a 5-day weekend for students with no school on Friday, 11/7 as well as Monday, 11/10 and Veterans' Day, Tuesday 11/11. School will resume on Wednesday, 11/12.

Tickets on sale now at https://bentonms.booktix.com

Saturday School will be on 11/15 from 8:00am-12:15pm. Breakfast and lunch available, students can make up an absence by attending Saturday School, get caught up on schoolwork, and have fun. Permission slips are in the office, or print out the one linked below. Please let us know you're coming and Sign up for Saturday School at this link. Upcoming Saturday Schools this semester on 11/15 & 12/6.

There will be no school during Thanksgiving Break. Students will return to school on Monday, December 1st.

Students will have 2 weeks for Winter Break. The last day of school, Friday 12/19 is a minimum day with dismissal at 1:15pm. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6.

8th Grade Students and Families, we have a newsletter curated just for you! The 8th Grade newsletter contains information specific to you, 8th Grade Students and Families, to help you make the most of 8th Grade, and to plan for the end of the year.

You can now purchase the 25-26 Benton Yearbook on our Webstore. The Yearbook is produced by Benton students and is delivered the last week of school. It's important to purchase your yearbook in advance, as we only print the number of books we sell in advance. Don't miss out, secure your yearbook now!

The Benton Yearbook needs your photos! Do you have any Back to School photos you would be willing to share with us? This includes photos you may have taken at home holding "1st Day of Middle School" type signs. If you would email a digital copy to me at rridgeway@nlmusd.org, that would be appreciated. We hope to create a collage of Back to School photos in our yearbook.

Don't forget to enroll on the 2026 East Coast Trip.

Click the link below to enroll:

https://enroll.efexploreamerica.com/2782313XM

The PTSA is a huge support to students and Benton's programs, and we hope all families choose to join, support, and get involved at Benton. Join the Benton PTSA online at this link or by scanning the QR code below.

Parents, please help us by checking your student's outfit before they leave for school. If students are out of dress code, the students will be asked to change into P.E. clothes or a loaner shirt or shorts.

As you can see below, we have A Days and B Days. Students have periods 1A-4A on A Days, every Monday and Thursday, and periods 5B-8B on B Days, every Tuesday and Friday. On Wednesdays, we alternate between A Days and B Days.

Benton Middle School is a nationally recognized, award winning Visual & Performing Arts Magnet school. Follow us on Instagram @Bentonwolverines.

Email: rridgeway@nlmusd.org
Website: benton.nlmusd.org
Location: 15709 E. Olive Branch Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone: (562) 210-2500
Facebook: facebook.com/bentonmiddleschool

Instagram: @BentonWolverines